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163 Headstart Programs in Iowa

Browse 163 headstart programs across Iowa. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Iowa

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Iowa can make the decision-making process smoother.

Iowa has about 1,635 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Iowa. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Iowa

There are 1,635 daycares in Iowa: 163 headstart facilities, 444 before/after school centers, 155 religious facility daycares, and 873 childcare and preschool centers.

Daycare Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	873
Headstart Programs	163
Religious / Church Based Daycare	155
Before or After School	444

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🎨 Preschools 413 ✝️ Christian Daycare 50 🎒 After School Programs 29 🌱 Montessori 21 ⛪ Catholic Daycare 13 📚 Kindergarten 3 🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2

All Headstart Programs in Iowa

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Onv-Earlville Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 226 Prospect St, Earlville, IA
Phone: (563) 923-3225

Waukee Head Start-Best Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 540 Walnut Street, Waukee, IA
Phone: (515) 987-7428

Mica Head Start-St Paul'S

Headstart Programs

Address: 201 E Church St, Marshalltown, IA
Phone: (641) 752-8755

Caei Family Enrichment Center Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 300 W 59th St, Davenport, IA
Phone: (563) 362-5113

Nicao Head Start-Hoover

Headstart Programs

Address: 1123 8th St Nw, Mason City, IA
Phone: (641) 421-4408

Harmony Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 33727 Route J40, Farmington, IA
Phone: (641) 682-8741

Emmet County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 315 North 6th Street, Estherville, IA
Phone: (712) 362-5544

Cherokee Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1006 N Roosevelt St, Cherokee, IA
Phone: (712) 225-5849

Sieda Davis Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 200 W Locust St, Bloomfield, IA
Phone: (641) 664-3091

Anita Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 709 Mcintyre Drive, Anita, IA
Phone: (712) 762-3343

Mica Head Start-Grinnell

Headstart Programs

Address: 1510 Penrose St, Grinnell, IA
Phone: (641) 990-1086

Richardson Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1020 34th St, Fort Madison, IA
Phone: (319) 372-2038

Keokuk Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 210 S 22nd St, Keokuk, IA
Phone: (319) 524-6383

Hacap Head Start-Jane Boyd

Headstart Programs

Address: 943 14th Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: (319) 366-0431

Hacap Head Start-Inn Circle

Headstart Programs

HACAP HEAD START-INN CIRCLE receives consistently positive reviews, with parents praising the family-oriented environment, active engagement with children, and helpful staff. The facility is recognized as a valuable community resource offering quality childcare and preschool services.

Family-oriented atmospherelimited staff turnoveractive programming with children

Address: 5560 6th St Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: (319) 366-7631

Hacap Head Start-Urban

Headstart Programs

HACAP HEAD START-Urban is praised as a valuable community resource that provides comprehensive support to families in crisis, including childcare, food assistance (WIC), energy assistance, and weatherization services. Staff are consistently described as helpful, friendly, non-judgmental, and respectful. One reviewer reported issues with a weatherization project that caused pest problems in their home.

Helpful and friendly staffnon-judgmental servicecomprehensive

Address: 1328 2nd Ave Se, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: (319) 739-0033

Hacap Head Start-Hayes Center

Headstart Programs

Address: 1924 D Street Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phone: (319) 363-4963

Hacap Head Start-Marion

Headstart Programs

Address: 3405 7th Ave, Ste 100, Marion, IA
Phone: (319) 447-5816

Scicap-Chariton Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 418 N Main St, Chariton, IA
Phone: (641) 774-4723

Nicao Head Start-Clarksville

Headstart Programs

Address: 219 N Mather St, Clarksville, IA
Phone: (319) 278-4213

Jefferson County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 201 S 23rd St, Fairfield, IA
Phone: (641) 682-8741

Keokuk County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 114 W Washington St, Sigourney, IA
Phone: (641) 622-9901

Hacap Head Start-Orchard Hill

Headstart Programs

Address: 2176 Lexington Blvd, Bldg 1, Washington, IA
Phone: (319) 653-7275

Neicac-Cresco Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1135 Canterbury, Cresco, IA
Phone: (563) 547-2459

Neicac-Oelwein Head Start & Child Dev

Headstart Programs

Address: 317 8th Ave Se, Ste E, Oelwein, IA
Phone: (319) 283-2304

Neicac-West Union Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 400 N Pine St, West Union, IA
Phone: (563) 422-6101

Henry County Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 1303 W Washington, Mount Pleasant, IA
Phone: (319) 385-4523

Neicac-New Hampton Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 201 N Locust Ave, New Hampton, IA
Phone: (641) 394-4512

Nicao Head Start-Harding

Headstart Programs

Address: 1239 N Rhode Island Ave, Mason City, IA
Phone: (641) 421-4406

Nicao Head Start-Roosevelt

Headstart Programs

Address: 313 15th St Se, Mason City, IA
Phone: (641) 421-4415

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Frequently asked questions

There are 163 headstart programs daycares across Iowa. Browse by city to find options near you.

All licensed daycare facilities in Iowa are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Iowa's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.

When comparing daycare options in Iowa, consider:

Licensing status and inspection history
Staff-to-child ratios (Iowa sets minimum requirements by age group)
Staff qualifications and training
Safety measures and facility cleanliness
Parent reviews and Google ratings
Curriculum and daily schedule
Location, hours, and cost

Daycare costs in Iowa vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.